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Advice on plastic to withstand cryogenic temperatures
- Thread starter sunseeka
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TugboatEng
Marine/Ocean
Are you replacing the glass with plastic? What is the trouble with the glass? Otherwise, low temperatures don't seem particularly problematic for plastics, including polycarbonate.
Compositepro
Chemical
Plastics have a very high coefficient of thermal expansion compared to metals or glass. This can lead to cracking or warping due to internal stresses. Multiple layers, with air gaps, of glass, or even plastic, may be a better solution.
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